Please keep the peace here. Everyone is welcome to share their stories, find support, ask questions, give answers. Whether you planned to have your child by cesarean or it happened in the moment because of an emergency we all gave birth to our babies this way.

There may be some controversial posts but use them to educate and debate. Teach and learn. DO NOT INSULT OR ATTACK A PERSON FOR THEIR CHOICES! We have our own reasons and stories for how our families started so PLEASE no judging, no bashing.

If I have to make this private to avoid drama, I will. I want us to feel safe here to talk, share and bond... Simple as that.

THIS IS A GROUP FOR:

Mama's who have had a c-section (or multiple c-sections).

Mama's who have planned and scheduled c-sections (or are planning / scheduling a c-section).

Mama's who had an unplanned / emergency c-section.

Mama's who have had a vbac [vaginal birth after cesarean] or hbac [home birth after cesarean] (or are interested in having one).

Papa's if they have questions or want to share their experiences too.

A word on seeking medical advice: We would love to be able to offer help in all forms, but we are not your doctor. While almost any post is welcome, in cases where medical advice us sought, we ask that you please seek the counsel of your physician.

It's half-way through the month but there's still time to raise awareness, educate yourself and be supportive of those who may not be ok with how their birth went just as much as you should be supportive of those who can accept their birth story.

If you have had an unexpected, unnecessary, or traumatic cesarean, are concerned that you may have one, or simply wish to support women in having access to make informed birth choices please check out www.ican-online.org. There are chapters throughout the U.S. and internationally.